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GH03 LOU

2008 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

109,422 mi
Last recorded109,422 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH03 LOU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 109,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 107,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 103,987 miles

Nearside Front washer jet inoperative but still has sufficient washer fluid

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 100,646 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 98,672 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 97,160 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres starting to crack in the tread

Pass 20 Feb 2019 95,409 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing down low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 93,946 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 78,282 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,440 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 69,440 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 51,084 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,701 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,816 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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GH03 LOU is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GH03 LOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GH03 LOU is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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